Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (Religion and Ecology) | Hamilton College Job at Hamilton College, New York, NY

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  • Hamilton College
  • New York, NY

Job Description

The Religious Studies Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a visiting position in religion and ecology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2025. The initial contract will be for two years, renewable for up to two additional years. We are most interested in candidates with teaching competency and research specialization in Islam, Hinduism, Indigenous traditions, and/or Judaism. While region of expertise is open, we prefer candidates focusing on locations other than North America, including (but not limited to) East Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $76,000 to $78,500. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations.

Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a PhD are preferred. Please submit the following materials via interfolio at

-Cover letter (among other topics, this document must address how you foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching, scholarship, and/or service)

- Curriculum Vitae

-Sample syllabus for one course you would like to teach at Hamilton

-Descriptions (no more than one paragraph each) of two additional courses you envision teaching at Hamilton

-Names and contact information for three references (we will not contact references until a later stage of the search process, please ensure that your references are prepared to submit a letter on your behalf)

Questions regarding the search may be directed to Prof. Quincy D. Newell, Search Committee Chair ( [email protected] ). Our review of applications will begin on January 13, 2025.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton's open curriculum ( . Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as engaged members of their communities. Hamilton's commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy for US Citizens and Permanent Residents; furthermore, Hamilton College meets the full demonstrated financial need for all admitted and enrolled students during their four years on campus. Please visit the college website for more information ().

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at , as well as additional information at (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners) . Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

About Hamilton College

United States. Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy; chartered in 1812 as Hamilton College; third oldest college established in New York State. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of students as human beings, as we prepare them to make choices and accept the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic world of intellect and diversity. Hamilton's 1,350-acre campus is situated on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque village of Clinton, N.Y. The College is eight miles southwest of Utica, 45 minutes east of Syracuse, one hour from the Adirondack Park to the northeast and 90 minutes west of Albany.

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